Which Receptors Are Associated with the Sense of Equilibrium

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which receptors are associated with the sense of equilibrium?

• A) mechanoreceptors
• B) chemoreceptors
• C) photoreceptors
• D) thermoreceptors
• E) nociceptors

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Definitions:

Tolerant

Tolerant describes an organism's ability to withstand or survive within a range of environmental or situational conditions.

Mutations

Changes in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome, which can lead to variations in phenotype and can be inherited by future generations.

Rare Genetic Diseases

Disorders caused by changes in genes or chromosomes, often with low prevalence in the general population but with significant impacts on those affected.

Bottlenecks

Events that drastically reduce the size of a population, leading to loss of genetic variation and increasing the influence of genetic drift.